2002 Acura MDX change wheel

µµAlways drive
slower than you would in dry
weather. It takes your vehicle longer
to react, even in conditions that may
seem just barely damp. Apply
smooth, even pressure to all the
controls. Abrupt steering wheel
movements or sudden, hard appli-
cation of the brakes can cause loss of
control in wet weather. Be extra
cautious f or the f irst f ew miles
(kilometers) of driving while you
adjust to the change in driving
conditions. This is especially true in
snow. A person can f orget some
snow-driving techniques during the
summer months. Practice is needed
to relearn those skills.
Exercise extra caution when driving
in rain af ter a long dry spell. Af ter
months of dry weather, the f irst
rains bring oil to the surf ace of the
roadway, making it slippery.
Rain, f og, and snow conditions re-
quire a dif f erent driving technique
because of reduced traction and
visibility. Keep your vehicle well-
maintained and exercise greater
caution when you need to drive in
bad weather. The cruise control
should not be used in these condi-
tions. Being able to see
clearly in all directions and being
visible to other drivers are important
in all weather conditions. This is
more dif f icult in bad weather. To be
seen more clearly during daylight
hours, turn on your headlights.
Inspect your windshield wipers and
washers f requently. Keep the wind-
shield washer reservoir f ull of the
proper f luid. Have the windshield
wiper blades replaced if they start to
streak the windshield or leave parts
unwiped. Use the def rosters and air
conditioning to keep the windows
f rom f ogging up on the inside (see
page ). 128
Driving T echnique
Visibility
Driving in Bad Weather
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µCheck your tires
f requently f or wear and proper
pressure. Both are important in
preventing ‘‘hydroplaning’’ (loss of
traction on a wet surface). In the
winter, mount snow tires on all f our
wheels f or the best handling.
Watch road conditions caref ully,
they can change f rom moment to
moment. Wet leaves can be as slip-
pery as ice. ‘‘Clear’’ roads can have
patches of ice. Driving conditions
can be very hazardous when the
outside temperature is near f reezing.
The road surf ace can become
covered with areas of water puddles
mixed with areas of ice, so your
traction can change without warning.
Be caref ul when downshif ting. If
traction is low, you can lock up the
drive wheels f or a moment and cause
askid. Be very cautious when passing, or
beingpassedbyothervehicles.The
spray f rom large vehicles reduces
your visibility, and the wind buf f eting
can cause you to lose control.
Traction
Driving in Bad Weather
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If you need to park your vehicle f or
an extended period (more than one
month), there are several things you
should do to prepare it f or storage.
Proper preparation helps prevent
deterioration and makes it easier to
get your vehicle back on the road. If
possible, store your vehicle indoors.Block the rear wheels.
If the vehicle is to be stored f or a
longer period, it should be
supported on jackstands so the
tires are of f the ground.
Leave one window open slightly (if
the vehicle is being stored
indoors).
Fill the f uel tank.
Change the engine oil and f ilter
(see page ).
Wash and dry the exterior
completely.
Cleantheinterior.Makesurethe
carpeting, floor mats, etc. are
completely dry.
Leave the parking brake off. Put
the transmission in Park. Support the f ront and rear wiper
blade arms with a f olded towel or
ragsotheydonottouchthe
windshield. Disconnect the battery.
To minimize sticking, apply a
silicone spray lubricant to all door
and tailgate seals. Also, apply a
vehiclebodywaxtothepainted
surfaces that mate with the door
and tailgate seals.Cover the vehicle with a
‘‘breathable’’ cover, one made
f rom a porous material such as
cotton. Nonporous materials, such
as plastic sheeting, trap moisture,
which can damage the paint.
If possible, run the engine f or a
while periodically (pref erably once
amonth).
If you store your vehicle f or 12
months or longer, have your Acura
dealer perf orm the inspections called
f or in the 24 months/30,000 miles
(48,000 km) maintenance schedule
(Normal Conditions) as soon as you
take it out of storage (see page ).
The replacements called f or in the
maintenance schedule are not
needed unless the vehicle has
actually reached that time or mileage.
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ÚUse the extension and wheel
wrench as shown to raise the
vehicle until the f lat tire is of f the
ground. Remove the wheel nuts and f lat
tire. Temporarily place the f lat tire
on the ground with the outside
surf ace of the wheel f acing up.
You could scratch the wheel if you
putitfacedown.
Locate the jacking point nearest
thetireyouneedtochange.Itis
pointed to by a mark molded
into the underside of the body.
Place the jack under the jacking
point. Turn the end bracket
clockwise until the top of the jack
contacts the jacking point. Make
sure the jacking point tab is
restinginthejacknotch.
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Specif ications
T echnical Inf ormation342
Dimensions Capacities
Air Conditioning Weights Length
Width
Height
Wheelbase
Track See the tire information label atta-
ched to the driver’s doorjamb. Fuel tank
Engine
coolant
Engine oil
Automatic
transmission
fluid
Rear
differential
fluid
Windshield
washer
reservoir2.01 US gal (7.6
, 1.67 Imp gal)
2.30 US gal (8.7, 1.91 Imp gal)
5.0 US qt (4.7
, 4.1 Imp qt)
4.5 US qt (4.3
, 3.8 Imp qt)
5.8 US qt (5.5
, 4.8 Imp qt)
4.0 US qt (3.8, 3.3 Imp qt)
9.0 US qt (8.5, 7.5 Imp qt)
Including the coolant in the reserve tank and that remaining in the
engine.
Reserve tank capacity:
0.16 US gal (0.6
, 0.13 Imp gal)
Excluding the oil remaining in the engine. 19.3 US gal (73
, 16.1 Imp gal)
3.0 US qt (2.8
, 2.5 Imp qt)
188.5 in (4,789 mm)
76.3 in (1,938 mm)
68.7 in (1,744 mm)
71.3 in (1,811 mm)
106.3 in (2,700 mm)
66.3 in (1,685 mm)
66.5 in (1,690 mm)
9,700 lbs (4,400 kg)
4.8 US qt (4.5
, 4.0 Imp qt)
Refrigerant type
Charge quantity
Lubricant type HFC-134a (R-134a)
24.7 26.5 oz (700 750 g) ND-OIL8
Gross vehicle weight rating
Gross combined weight
rating (GCWR)
Approx.
Front
Rear
1:
2:
Standard
Premium
Equipped with transmission fluid cooler and power steering fluid
cooler. Change
Total
Change
Including
filter
Without
filter
Total
Change
Total
Change
The GCWR must be reduced 2 percent for every 1,000 feet (305
meters) of elevation.
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Bulbs, Halogen .295
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Cancel Button .174
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Capacities Chart .342
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Carbon Monoxide Hazard .56
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Cargo Area Light .119
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Carrying Cargo .203
Cassette Player
............................................
Care .168
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Operation .139,165
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CAUTION, Explanation of .ii
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CD Changer .143
.......................................
CD Player .159
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Certif ication Label .340
............................................
Chains .292
Change Oil
........................................
How to .263
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When to .252
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Changing a Flat Tire .315
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Changing Engine Coolant .267
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Charging System Indicator .62,328
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Checklist, Bef ore Driving .209
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Childproof Door Locks .88
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Child Saf ety .21 .......................................
Child Seats .21
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Tether Anchorage Points .42
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Cleaner Element, Air .275
Cleaning
....................
Aluminum Wheels .307
...................................
Carpeting .308
......................................
Exterior .306
.........................................
Fabric .309
.......................................
Interior .308
.......................................
Leather .309
...................................
Seat Belts .309
...........................................
Vinyl .309
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Windows .310
...............
Climate Control System .122
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Coat Hook .116
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Code, Audio System .170
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CO in the Exhaust .348
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Coin Box .116
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Cold Weather, Starting in .210
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Compact Spare .314
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Consumer Inf ormation .354
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Controls, Instruments and .59
Coolant
........................................
Adding .265
....................................
Checking .199
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Proper Solution .265 ...................................
Replacing .267
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Corrosion Protection .311
Crankcase Emissions Control
........................................
System .348
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Cruise Control Operation .172
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Customer Relations Of f ice .354
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DANGER, Explanation of .ii
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Dashboard .2,60
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Daytime Running Lights .73
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Def ects, Reporting Saf ety .356
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Def ogger, Rear Window .77
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Def rosting the Windows .128
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Dimensions .342
...............
Dimming the Headlights .72
Dipstick
..........
Automatic Transmission .271
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Engine Oil .198
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Directional Signals .74
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Disc Brake Wear Indicators .220
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Disposal of Used Oil .264
Doors
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Locking and Unlocking .82
Index
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Technical Descriptions......
DOT Tire Quality Grading .344
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Emissions Control Systems .348
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Oxygenated Fuels .346
Three Way Catalytic
...............................
Converter .350
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Temperature Gauge .68
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Tensioners, Seat Belts .48
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Testing of Readiness Codes .351
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Thef t Protection .170
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Three Way Catalytic Converter .350
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Timing Belt .286
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Tire Chains .292
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Tire, How to Change a Flat .315
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Tires .286
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Air Pressure .286
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Balancing .289
.........................
Checking Wear .288
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Compact Spare .314
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DOT Tire Quality Grading .344
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Inf lation .286
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Inspection .288
...................................
Replacing .290
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Rotating .289
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Snow .292
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Specif ications .343 ................................
Tire Chains .292
Towing .....................................
A Trailer .226
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Emergency Wrecker .338
Your Vehicle Behind a
............................
Motorhome .238
Transmission ...............
Checking Fluid Level .271
...........................
Fluid Selection .271
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Identif ication Number .340
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Shif ting the Automatic .211
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Treadwear .344
.......................................
Trip Meter .68
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Turn Signals .74
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Tools, Tire Changing .315
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Underside, Cleaning .311
Unexpected, Taking Care
..........................................
of the .313
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Unif orm Tire Quality Grading .344
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Unleaded Gasoline .194
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Upholstery Cleaning .308
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Used Oil, How to Dispose of .264 ................................
Vanity Mirror .114
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Vehicle Capacity Load .204
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Vehicle Dimensions .342
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Vehicle Identif ication Number .340
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Vehicle Storage .303
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Ventilation .122
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VIN .340
...............................
Vinyl Cleaning .309
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Viscosity, Oil .262
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VTM-4 Lock .217
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WARNING, Explanation of .ii
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Warning Labels, Location of .57
..................
Warranty Coverages .355
Washer, Windshield
........
Checking the Fluid Level .270
............................
Level Indicator .65
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Operation .76
.........................................
Washing .306
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Waxing and Polishing .307
Wheels
...............
Adjusting the Steering .78
Index
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